Jyeshtha Month 2017 | Jyeshta Masam 2017 Dates

Jyeshta maasam has a lot of significance in Hindu philosophy and is the third month in the hindu lunar calender. Purnima (Full Moon day) during Jyeshta masam is known as Mahaa Jyesti and Manvaadi, during this day moon comes nearer to the constellation of Jyesta star and hence this month is known as Jyeshta. Prime Deity of Jyeshta month is Lord Brahma.

Amavasyant calenders are fallowed in Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and here Jyeshta masam starts on 26th May 2017 and ends on 24th June 2017. Ganga Dussehra, Nirjala Ekadashi, Vat Purnima Vrat and Yogini Ekadashi are the major festivals in this month.